2001 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2003 Mazda 323
To start off, 2003 Mazda 323 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 323. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 609 kg more than 2003 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 323, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 323. (145 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 323. 2001 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lincoln Town Car | 2003 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Town Car | 323 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
